1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1976 Volvo 66
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (156 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1976 Volvo 66.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1976 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
| Model | 75 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1550 mm |
